How to replace a tire
It is advised to change the position of the replaced and
installed tires in regular base depending on the worn-out state. By doing
so,
the life of tires can be extended as all four tires are evenly worn
out. The period of the tire repositioning is approximately every 10,000km of
driving as suggested by the automobile companies.
Things to note when replace a tire in a tire store
- 1. Check-up list before installing and removing a tire
- - Required tools must be used for the
installation/removal of a tire and wheel and such process must
be conducted by an expert specialized in tire
installation/removal.
- - Presence of any damages on the tire and wheel
must be checked before installing a tire.
- - Any damaged tire or wheel mustn’t be used.
- - Only the tire and wheel that are qualified in the
standard must be used for their assembly.
- 2. Things to note when installing and removing a tire
- - The presence of air leakage around the valve must
be checked.
- - When replacing a tire, the valve must be always
replaced.
- - In case of a tire that is used along with a tube,
that tube must be replaced as well when replacing the tire.
- - When pumping air into a tire, the safety screen
or safety equipment must be use.
- - When pumping air into a tire, the position of the
tire to the rim must be clearly checked and then air should be
pumped after the properly securing the position of the tire.
- - When pumping air into a tire, the air pressure
more than the amount indicated in the manual or plan card of the
vehicle.
※ In case of the failure to follow the above
mentioned safety guideline, a tire and wheel may spring up owing to the
damage on the tire or wheel causing a life-threatening damage.
Things to be notified to the customers in a tire store
- 1. The drivers are recommended to read the tire related
instructions provided by the automobile companies.
- 2. The air-pressure and load must be observed as
recommended in the automobile companies.
- - The air-pressure of a tire should be checked at
least once a month including the spare tire.
- - When driving an expressway, it is advised to take
a break more than 15 minutes once in every 2 hours.
- - Never drive when the air-pressure of a tire is
low or high.
- - Do not drive under the over-loaded condition.
- 3. When selecting a tire, the vehicle to be use and using
condition should be considered.
- 4. The air-pressure, worn-out state, and presence of
external damage or stuck nail must be checked from a tire.
- 5. A tire shouldn’t be used if it has external damage
and it should be checked in a nearest tire store.
- 6. It is advised to drive slowly when passing on the curb
stone or obstacles and hollow area on the road because the inner code of
the tires may be disconnected causing the tire rupture.
- 7. Time of a tire replacement
- - Required tools must be used for the
installation/removal of a tire and wheel and such process must
be conducted by an expert specialized in tire
installation/removal.
- - Presence of any damages on the tire and wheel
must be checked before installing a tire.
- - In case of a tire that is used along with a tube,
that tube must be replaced as well when replacing the tire.
- - Any damaged tire or wheel mustn’t be used.
- - Only the tire and wheel that are qualified in the
standard must be used for their assembly.
※In case of the failure to follow the above
mentioned safety guideline, a serious damage may occur to the tire; thus, it
may cause a serious physical injury or life threatening incidence owing to
the tire rupture while driving.
